R a c i a l U n r e s t

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  • The economic after the great turmoil of the war contributed to widespread of racial unrest.
  • African American had moved north during the war to take factory jobs. It was hard for returning
soldiers to find a job and an affordable place to live.
  • Racism produce violence, people blamed African Americans for taking their jobs.
  • 25 race riots broke out across the nation during the summer of 1919.
  • The strikes of 1919 fueled fears that Communist, they were also called the "reds" might seized power. This lead to a nationwide panic known as the "Red Scare".